Best school ever you should try it

An excellent balance of great academics and rigorous school work while still allowing kids to be kids and not have hours upon hours of homework every night. Big projects are mostly completed in the classroom, and it seems like the teachers do a great job at pacing the kids work so they don't get overwhelmed.

We absolutely love Little Village! My daughter, Charlotte, adores going to school every day, and it’s been incredible to watch her grow and thrive since starting here. The teachers are so nurturing and create such a warm, welcoming environment that Charlotte feels completely at home. She has learned so much—not just academically but socially and emotionally, too. From letters and numbers to sharing and teamwork, every day brings new skills and confidence. I’ve also noticed how much her independence and curiosity have blossomed. She comes home excited to share songs she’s learned, crafts she’s made, and stories about her day. It’s clear that the staff truly care about each child and work hard to make learning fun and engaging. We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Village, and I’m so grateful for how much they’ve helped Charlotte grow. If you’re looking for a preschool where your child will feel loved, supported, and inspired, I highly recommend Little Village!

This school’s good for the most part. It was my child’s first day of school and it all went really good. Teachers are really good. Classes are a decent size. They call for everything, which keeps parents in the loop. Good school

This school is so friendly. The safety of the students is taken very seriously. Bullying of any kind is not tolerated. Students are engaged in what they are learning and parents are informed of important information.

When we found Mount Madonna School, we were DONE with the public school system for our child. After years of struggling socially, our family got to the point where we couldn't take one more minute of the environment our child was navigating daily. We were hesitant to check out MMS because I was afraid I was going to love it and not be able to afford it. When we visited, it was much more than we ever thought it would be. The social, academic (admin, teachers, and staff), and community aspects of this school are like nothing I have ever experienced before. The icing on the cake? Its campus is one of the most beautiful I've seen with frequent visits from wild turkey and deer. Mount Madonna boasts of an inclusive, accepting, kind, and respectful atmosphere. This was hands down our biggest draw to this school. We were looking for a place for our child to figure out and navigate the years where they are trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in the world. Our child was not emotionally safe in the local public school despite the school's hard work to try to support our family. We did not leave public school for lack of caring staff. They cared, they were just underfunded, outnumbered, and understaffed. At Mount Madonna my child has formed a social circle, albeit small, but it is mighty. The small classes (HUGE academic benefit-more on that in a minute) force the children to learn how to problem solve and resolve conflict. Admin and teachers are very responsive to any problems that may arise, they help the kids reach a resolution, and they do so in a timely manner. My child went from a withdrawn child, to one that is outgoing and loves going to school everyday. For those looking for academic excellence, you will not be disappointed. The small class sizes make it virtually impossible for your child to fall through the cracks. The teachers, staff, and admin know every child by name. They care about them and their success. They are dedicated to helping your child and offer academic rigor. The community of this school is second to none. The school director is intelligent, empathetic, and dedicated to the school's mission. It's clear she works very hard connecting and keeping all the moving parts together to make it what it is. Schools like this don't happen by accident. It takes a group of dedicated people (families included) to join together for a common purpose, and this school has done just that. We are so, so happy.

Coming into GCA in 8th grade seemed like a great challenge to take on but as I grew accustomed to the teachers and my fellow classmates, I learned how to deal with GCA's expectations of their students as well as my own for myself. Along the way, I met many friends and acquaintances and shared many fun, stressful, and memorable times with them. GCA's cirriculum is nothing to sneeze at, it's rigorous and fast-paced at times, but it's a great way to test your abilities and prepare yourself for what's to come in college. The HS Senate has been nothing short of amazing when it comes to planning events and activities for the students on campus, it's a great way to spend some time relieving stress and having fun with friends both in and outside of school time. I've gotten to become friends with several teachers and I'm never afraid to pop in and ask for a little more help. GCA's a small campus but that means everyone's open to each other and you can make friends with practically anyone. There's never a dull moment (well, maybe during certain classes) but it's all worth it in the end! (Also, I really like Armageddon Day, it's super fun)

"This school provides a supportive environment, dedicated teachers, and great opportunities for students to succeed."

It is an excellent school. There is good organization and teaching of values. They care about the learning of their students in general.

This school has really gone downhill. While there are a few great teachers who really care and live up to the values the school once stood for, there is also rampant favoritism, bullying, and manipulation by students. The “Levels System” is a popularity contest. If the Aministrator wants her daughter or a teacher wants a specific student to be Level R (a requirement to participate in some activities) then they get it, regardless if the child demonstrate the required behavior. The same teachers will shush students who have legitimate objections to get their favorites in the program. Meanwhile, other kids are left to fend for themselves. I have met with school officials several times over the years, only to be gaslit and told the situation did not happen. On two such occasions, the bullying student was ultimately expelled or forced to leave the school within weeks of me being told “nothing happened.” Unfortunately my child’s learning disabilities would have made public school impossible so we had to stay. Again, there are also a few great teachers who make a difference. This is why I rate mostly 3s as the teachers are either a 1 or 5. At least one specific administrator is horrible however and allows for nepotism and blatant unfairness. Can’t wait to have our child graduate and never look back. I strongly recommend trying a different school before Mill Springs.

The dressing out policy makes no sense. We're mostly graded on whether or not we dress out in P.E. and not based on effort. The bathrooms are wet and sticky. And the library has been and is constantly closed. That being said compared to my other schools it is overall ok. Just not the best option.

If your child is anything other than what is considered "normal" at this school, be prepared for lots of coming home sobbing, and don't expect the teachers to do something about it, nope! They'll just blame the victim instead of helping them. Guidance counselors will denounce everything as "just anxiety". This one girl cut herself (on purpose) during class and apparently I was "having a little bit of anxiety". Bus driver does NOTHING to stop harassment. If you try to stand up for yourself teachers will tell you "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it." And then wonder why you never talk to them.

Very good. 10/10 would recommend (except for some people[who smell bad])

We have a kindergartner at this school and we couldn’t be happier! The school communicates with me regularly and my child loves school. I know exactly what is going on at school and how my child is doing. I even got a positive phone call from the principal about something kind my child had done for another. I would recommend.

My families experience at Christie has been nothing short of phenomenal. The teachers truly love what they do, as is evident by the amount of staff that have been there 10, 20, 30 years strong. The community is great and there are so many activities for kids to be involved in. The PACE teacher is the best in the district and the kids learn so much about learning from her.